Online learners need a well-designed course to focus. That’s why there are a few things you should consider when designing your course in terms of visual distractions that can impede learning and completion. Here are six things to avoid in your course to eliminate potential distractions:
Universal Design for Learning is a framework based on scientific insights into how people learn. Here’s how each course entrepreneur can make their courses accessible to a larger audience by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.
Even though your online business gives you the freedom to do what you love in the way that you think it’s best, the burden of solving problems is also on you. One way of approaching challenging issues is to employ the Six Thinking Hats technique. Here’s how each of them works:
Convincing potential customers to answer your calls-to-action (CTAs) is as old as marketing. Therefore, you must constantly brush up on your copywriting game and keep up with trends when creating your CTAs.
User-generated content enhances the value of an online course. Learners connect to their peers, helpi each other navigate the course and move beyond its content into the real world, while instructors foster a social learning environment which returns active participation and increased course value.
There is no “right time” to start working on your course and accomplish your dreams. Time blocking is a tried and tested method to help you increase your productivity and become less overwhelmed at the same time. So why not give it a try?
Actionable content increases engagement with your e-learning products and your brand. You need to focus on the practical value of the content, making it easy to be acted upon. Here are a few tips on how to achieve this:
Usability testing is paramount if you want to ensure that the UX design of your online course is good enough and the end product will be met with good reviews and willingness to recommend it to others. Here are a few things you need to know about UX for e-learning:
Animation is the go-to format that will complete your course. It is simple, engaging and interactive, and, most importantly, inclusive. Consequently, it contributes to the learning process by boosting retention and completion rates. You have everything to gain from using animation.
It’s great to know the theoretical aspects of running a small business, but practice makes perfect. Continuing our discussion about what marketing automation can do for your e-learning business, let’s explore six marketing automation tools that any e-learning entrepreneur can use to generate more leads.
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